Ranaivo Rasolofoson

Gund Affiliate - Postdoctoral Associate, Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment

Alma mater(s)
  • PhD, Environmental and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen
  • PhD, Forestry, Bangor University
  • MS, Sustainable Development and Conservation Biology, University of Maryland
  • BS, Wildlife Biology, University of Antananarivo, Madagascar

BIO

Ranaivo is interested in investigating the impacts of environmental programs and environmental changes on different human wellbeing and environmental outcomes. He has looked at the impacts of community forest management and protected areas on deforestation, economic, and subjective human well-being in Madagascar. Ranaivo has also examined the links between forests, child nutrition, and health in developing countries. At Cornell, Ranaivo explored links between fishery and child development in the areas around Lake Victoria, Kenya.

Publications

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Area(s) of expertise

Environmental economics, fishery, forests, impact evaluation, nature conservation, planetary health

Bio

Ranaivo is interested in investigating the impacts of environmental programs and environmental changes on different human wellbeing and environmental outcomes. He has looked at the impacts of community forest management and protected areas on deforestation, economic, and subjective human well-being in Madagascar. Ranaivo has also examined the links between forests, child nutrition, and health in developing countries. At Cornell, Ranaivo explored links between fishery and child development in the areas around Lake Victoria, Kenya.

Publications

Areas of Expertise

Environmental economics, fishery, forests, impact evaluation, nature conservation, planetary health

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Awards and Recognition

  • Forest and Nature for Society, Erasmus Mundus joint doctorate program, European Commission, November 2012-March 2016
  • Fulbright, USA Department of State, August 2009–May 2011
  • Fellowship from the University of Maryland, August 2009–May 2011